Archbishop Spalding High School
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Archbishop Spalding
Martin John Spalding
Martin John Spalding was an American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Louisville and Archbishop of Baltimore .-Early life and education:...
High School is a private, Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
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co-educational high school
High school
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located in Severn, Maryland
Severn, Maryland
Severn is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 35,076 at the 2000 census, which is a 30 percent increase over the 24,499 population of 1990...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The archdiocese comprises the City of Baltimore as well as Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington Counties in Maryland...
. Most of its students live in Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
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, Crownsville, Arnold
Arnold, Maryland
Arnold is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 23,422 at the 2000 census. Neighborhoods straddle College Parkway and Ritchie Highway. Arnold is located on the scenic Broadneck peninsula...
, Pasadena
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....
, Severna Park
Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 28,507 at the 2000 census.-History:Robinson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.-Geography:...
, Crofton
Crofton, Maryland
Crofton is a census-designated place and planned community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. Established in 1964, Crofton held its 40th birthday celebration in 2004....
, Millersville, Glen Burnie, or Davidsonville in Anne Arundel County. In addition, some also travel from southern Baltimore County, east Prince George's County, and parts of Howard County
Howard County, Maryland
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*62.2% White*17.5% Black*0.3% Native American*14.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.6% Two or more races*2.0% Other races*5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. Spalding hosts numerous clubs for student involvement and/or academic competition, including Academic Bowl
Quizbowl
Quiz bowl is a family of games of questions and answers on all topics of human knowledge that is commonly played by students enrolled in high school or college, although some participants begin in middle or even elementary school...
, Mock Trial, Strategic Gaming, HOPE (Help Our Planet Earth), and a NAIMUN award-winning Model United Nations
Model United Nations
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team. It also has many competitive sports teams, such as soccer, basketball, softball, football, baseball, lacrosse, and cross country. These athletic teams compete in the MIAA
MIAA
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and the IAAM Conferences. The baseball team has been ranked as high as #21 in the country (2007), according to the USA Today. The school also sponsors a highly competitive music program, in which students compete in interstate competitions once a year. Archbishop Spalding's mascot is the Cavalier.
Background
Archbishop Spalding was established in 1963 as an all-girls high school called Holy Trinity High School. The school moved to its present location in 1966 as Martin Spalding High School. It became coeducational in 1973.In May 2003, the school acquired the adjacent Upton farm property, enlarging the school's campus to a 52 acres (210,436.7 m²) site. The additional property insures the school's future and its ability to accommodate the academic, athletic, and extra-curricular needs of its current and future students. The addition of a new Arts and Technology wing was completed in September 2009.
Campus/Facilities
The current building houses 54 academic classrooms, including four science labs. The school's Library Media Center houses approximately 14,000 volumes, and offers students access to twenty four desktop computers for research. With a focus on integrating technology within the academic program, the entire school building wing is networked as a wireless environment, allowing faculty and students to have immediate access to the World Wide Web of information. There are two PC computer labs, one IMAC lab and four mobile laptop carts containing thirty computers per cart. All classrooms are equipped with closed circuit systems and access to video and computer projection units that allow for enhanced visual presentations.The Archbishop Spalding auditorium, with seating capacity for 1,200, is home to the school's well-known theater and music productions. The auditorium serves as the central location for school-wide assemblies and liturgies. The school also has a chapel, which students, parents and faculty utilize for quiet reflection, personal meditation, prayer services and group liturgies. One area of the campus that is recognized as a privileged tradition is the Senior Garden, an outdoor area where only senior students may go during their lunch.
Archbishop Spalding High School consistently makes improvements and additions to the athletic facilities to develop the physical abilities of our student-athletes. The opening of our modern and well-equipped fitness center has played a major role in the performance of our athletes across the board. The addition of a full-time Strength and Conditioning coach to the athletic staff has enhanced these abilities. A fully equipped and professionally staffed Athletic Training Room provides for quality care and rehabilitation services for our athletes. A modern, larger gymnasium and locker rooms have helped in meeting the needs of our student body. Archbishop Spaldin has seven fields. Also, outside is a new Athletic Stadium which includes a Sportex all-weather turf field, eight lane track, lighting, seating capacity for 2,000 and a state-of-the-art video scoreboard provides for a high level competitive experience for athletes and spectators alike.
The main gymnasium has a seating capacity of 1,100 and the secondary gymnasium seats 500. There is a state-of-the-art weight training center for individual and team conditioning.
Sports
Archbishop Spalding competes in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic AssociationMaryland Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association is a boys' sports conference for private high schools generally located in the Baltimore metropolitan area but extending to various other regions, including the state's mostly rural Eastern Shore. The MIAA has 27 member schools and offers...
(MIAA) in boys' sports and in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) in girls' sports, against Baltimore-area schools. They play in either the "A" or "B" divisions of these leagues. The baseball team has been ranked as high as #21 in the country (2007), according to the USA Today. The dance team has won first place three years in a row at the EDA Nationals and this year will be taking a step up and competing at an even higher level at the UDA Nationals in Orlando. Cheerleading has been nationally-ranked since 1999, and has placed first at the Maryland State Championships for seven consecutive years. In 2009 and 2010 the football team have been MIAA "B" Conference Champions. The Spalding girls' soccer program was ranked second in the nation in Fall 2009,
Baltimore Sun Boys Metro Player of the Year Awards
- Reb BeattyReb BeattyReb Beatty is a former American soccer player who briefly competed at the professional level in Italy before prematurely leaving the game due to injury and personal motives...
: Boys Soccer 1997 - Rudy GayRudy GayRudy Carlton Gay, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies...
: Boys Basketball 2004
Performance Groups
Archbishop Spalding features a number of performance groups, including Instrumental and vocal ensembles. Instrumental groups include Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz BandJazz band
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, Concert Band
Concert band
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, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. Vocal groups include Advanced Women's Chorus, Girls' Chorale, Chorus, Chromosome Y, and Vocal Ensemble. Music Theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
is also offered as an elective class in the Spalding curriculum. Shawn Heming is the current guitar instructor, Beth Hough is the vocal director, and Stephanie Huesgen is the current Band Director and Music Department Chair. Stephanie Huesgen has been teaching for 19 years at the Archbishop Spalding community. A student of Huesgen was selected as a finalist for the 2005 Hershey's All-USA High School Band. Also in 2005, she was selected as one of SBO's national list of "50 Directors Who Make a Difference". In 2007 at the national Musicfest in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
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, Archbishop Spalding was awarded "Grand Band Champion", and thus the overall national winner for that week's competition.
Several Instrumental and Vocal Scholarships are available to incoming students upon audition.
Cavalier Coaches Of The Year
Thus far, Archbishop Spalding High School has had five coaches named Anne Arundel County Coach of the Year by The Capital.Michael Calderone, Head Coach of the Girls Cross Country Team, was the first to receive the honor in the fall. The Girls Cross Country Team ranked in the Top Ten teams in Maryland for public and private schools. They also won the Cross Country Festival at Maymont and the Georgetown Prep Invitational. Each summer the girls log their miles at home which makes them eligible for the team. This year the team boasted 70 runners. Dedication, determination and commitment are instilled in all runners over the course of the season.
From track meets to swim meets, Kristen Koehler, Head Coach of the Girls Swim Team, received Coach of the Year not only by The Capital but also at the National Catholic High School Championship meet. The swim season was the best they ever had; finishing third at the IAAM Championship meet and fourth at the National Catholic High School Championship meet. Several swimmers swam their personal best times and the 400 Freestyle Relay also broke the Championship record with a 3:36.52. Coach Koehler commented, “I am shocked and honored to receive this award. It is all in part to how well everyone swam throughout the season.”
Continuing the trend is Michael Laidley, Head Coach of the Wrestling Team. The Wrestling Team had a phenomenal season going undefeated in 33 dual meets, capturing the MIAA Dual Meet and Tournament Championships and the school’s first-ever MIS A-Conference State Title. The wrestling team also produced five National Prep All-Americans and one National Champion. Coach Laidley reflected upon season by saying, “As a program we have been blessed with the recent success due to the dedication and hard work from our coaches and wrestlers.”
The most recent Coach of the Year to be named from Spalding is Bill “Bookie” Rosemond, Head Coach of the Girls Basketball Team. Coach Bookie had four returning starting seniors and with their skill and leadership, were able to compete with any team in the nation. The team finished the season 28-4; they won the IAAM Championships and also won the Nike Tournament of Champions Session II in Phoenix, Arizona. They were ranked as high as #11 in the USA Today and ranked as the #1 team in The Baltimore Sun and The Washington Post. The team also represented themselves very well in the prestigious Breezy Bishop and Bishop Walsh Tournaments. Coach Bookie stated, “For me to be selected as the Coach of the Year is a tremendous honor. But, more than anything, it is a testimonial to the girls. With so much individual talent, these girls put their own personal goals and glory aside for the benefit of the team. They played the game ‘5 as 1.’ They were truly a pleasure for our fans to watch and for my assistant coaches Linda Dorsey, Steve Anderson, Rob Miller, Laura Reisler, and myself to coach.”